Coffee is my savior!

  Ok to most this may sound dumb! But to me its WONDERFUL news!
I have always loved coffee! But haven't had it since before surgery! Well today I tried some, and someone once told me to sweeten it I could put my protein powder in it. So I did. I have to admit this is the FIRST time I was able to get a serving of protein in. Normally the smell of it makes me gag, and the taste makes me throw up.
  SO now I'm thinking I should invest in some coffee! If this is a good way to get my protein in. My question tho is, Is coffee ok for us to drink that often? I would need about 8 ounces two times a day, but then Id get the protein in too...

I'd ask Kristin to be sure, but I've been drinking the stuff pretty often :) 

Different programs have different rules about coffee, so you should first check with your doc.

The GENERAL consensus is that if you want your coffee, you just need to be diligent about getting extra liquids in to make up for the dehydrating effects of the caffeine.  So if you're drinking 2 - 8oz cups of coffee, add 16 oz. to your 64 and be sure to get in 80 oz. of liquids IN ADDITION TO the coffee! 

(personally, I've found myself to be quite the beastie    if I don't get a cup - a 20 oz. cup! - every morning!)

Ha Darla!  Me too!  My husband practically begs me to drink my coffee in the morning!!


Lisa

I am one of those who is completely addicted to coffee. I love it, need it, and won't give it up. My thought is I have already given up so much I just need this one thing. I do try to limit the amount of coffee and I certainly drink an extra bottle of water for each cup of coffee I have. I also try to sub decaf as much as possible. Of course its best to get your clinics thoughts on this. Mine told me to watch for stomach issues as it can cause ulcers. So that is what I do!!!